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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Pea and Mint Crostini with Garlic Whipped Feta

    Published: Jul 10, 2015 · Modified: Mar 8, 2023 by Jessie · This post may contain affiliate links; if you buy something we'll earn a commission at no cost to you.

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    This tasty crostini recipe is sure to be a hit! A fresh pea salad with mint paired with easy garlic whipped feta cheese. Vegetarian.

    Pea and feta crostini on a dark table lined with white parchment paper. this recipe

    Let's talk about crostini! And also grocery stores. And also garlic whipped feta.

    (PS Let me just say that again: garlic. whipped. feta).

    Whipped feta cheese in the bowl of a food processor.

    When we got back from New Orleans, we went grocery shopping. And I mean, like, WENT. GROCERY. SHOPPING. We bought a little bit (ok, a lot bit) of evvvvverything, partially because we'd been in New Orleans for a week (so, empty fridge), and partially because I had a big list of recipes I'd been wanting to test that I hadn't had time for before the conference - so I was on a mission to cook all.of.the.things. 

    We went in with a giant shopping list, but still succumbed to all the pretty produce and "oooooooh, look, bread!" and OMG WE SO NEED EIGHT DIFFERENT KINDS OF CHEESE and before you knew it we were home with a few too many bags of ingredients that weren't quite all the way...cohesive?

    Baguette slices drizzled with olive oil on a dark baking sheet.

    There was also the added bonus of us going to the store together, which meant twice as many impulse buys (helloooooo, all of the gorgeous fresh sockeye salmon even though we have a freezer full of it already) because we have no self control.

    Normally I do most of the shopping because 1) I'm the one who's home during the day (less busy Wegman's = less chance of getting trampled by hordes of hungry people) and 2) I'm the one who can't plan ahead and every day remembers something else I forgot so OOPS BACK TO WEGGY'S. (I call Wegman's "Weggy's" now because we're BFFs).

    Also, they have a cafe with wi-fi. So it's an excuse to work somewhere other than my house and a motivation to work in something other than my sweatpants (...sometimes).

    Crostini topped with whipped feta cheese, peas, and fresh mint.

    It's nice to shop with someone, though. Buddy system means someone can watch the cart while the other person runs around in circles grabbing everything in sight (there's that impulse control again) instead of having to push the cart around and find unobtrusive places to park it like some kind of grownup (lameeeeee).

    It also means unconditional support for justifying a donut or three as an afternoon snack (THAT'S LOVE, YO).

    Sure, we come home with more food than we immediately know what to do with, but I kind of like having a weird assortment of food in the fridge. I always feel like it forces me to be more creative. (Sometimes it also makes me pretend I'm on Chopped, and I spend all of five minutes cooking with my "mystery basket" ingredients before I get tired of it and remember that I would be the worst contestant ever on that show. Their time limits don't allow for much getting-distracted-by-iTunes-and-dancing-around-the-kitchen time. To which I say pfffft).

    Overhead view of pea and mint crostini on a white surface, next to a bowl of whipped feta cheese.

    These crostini (geez, Jessie, FINALLY the crostini) are a result of that not-so-organized, big ol' shopping trip - and I'm kind of obsessed with them.

    We all know that me + crostini will love each other until the end of tiiiiiiiiime, but I'm new to (and, um, hooked on) the whipped feta cheese train. It's definitely garlicky, so if you want to mellow out the flavor a bit cut the garlic in half or leave it out altogether. This whipped feta is also tasty on toast or in a savory corn and zucchini galette.

    Several crostini next to a window.

    The whipped feta is also sooooooo creamy, and just rich enough to taste awesome without weighing you down.

    I quite liked the pea and mint pairing here, but you could swap in pretty much anything you have on hand (see my recipe notes below for some ideas). Eating the whipped feta (or the mint and pea concoction, for that matter) with a spoon is also 100% acceptable.

    Happy crostini-ing, friends!

    Crostini on a white surface in front of a black bowl filled with whipped feta cheese.

    How to make garlic whipped feta cheese:

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    Several crostini on a table lined with white butcher paper.

    Pea and Mint Crostini with Garlic Whipped Feta

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Author: Jessie
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: Serves 6 as an appetizer 1x
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    An easy crostini recipe with peas, mint, and garlic whipped feta cheese.


    Ingredients

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    FOR THE FETA:

    • 8 oz. feta cheese
    • 2 oz. whipped cream cheese
    • 2 small cloves garlic, peeled
    • salt and pepper to taste

    FOR THE CROSTINI:

    • 1 french baguette, sliced
    • 2 Tbsp. olive oil

    FOR THE PEAS:

    • 1 cup peas (previously frozen is fine - just defrost the peas before using!)
    • 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ tsp. lemon juice
    • 2 tsp. chopped fresh mint
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    FOR THE FETA:

    1. Crumble feta into a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
    2. Add cream cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper, and pulse a few times. Scrape down the sides of the bowl if necessary, then puree for a good minute or two until you have a smooth, creamy mixture. Set aside.

    FOR THE CROSTINI:

    1. Place baguette slices on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and bake at 375 degrees F for 5-7 minutes until bread is toasty and lightly browned. Set aside.

    FOR THE PEAS:

    1. Toss all ingredients together in a medium bowl. You can do this ahead of time and keep the pea mixture in the fridge until you're ready to use it (this will also let the flavors meld a bit!)

    TO ASSEMBLE:

    1. Spread whipped feta on toasted baguette slices (I use about one teaspoon per crostini). I like to use a spoon to spread the cheese around, and then make a dent in the cheese on the center of the crostini so that the peas have a little nest to sit in (and don't roll all over the place).
    2. Top each crostini with a spoonful of the pea mixture, arrange on a plate, and serve immediately.

    Notes

    This was super garlicky (in an awesome, awesome way) - but if you're not big on garlic, cut it down to one clove or omit the garlic altogether. You could also substitute roasted garlic for a more mellow flavor.

    Dress up these crostini however you like - add a drizzle of good olive oil, honey, or balsamic reduction, toss some diced red onions in with the pea mixture, finish them off with some lemon zest, or swap the mint for basil to give it a different twist.

    This feta would also be great with some herbs mixed in - throw in basil, thyme, or whatever you have on hand!

    PS, you could also totally toast the bread on the grill if you like.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 216
    • Sugar: 3.5 g
    • Sodium: 411.9 mg
    • Fat: 16.8 g
    • Carbohydrates: 8.9 g
    • Protein: 7.9 g
    • Cholesterol: 43.2 mg

    Keywords: appetizer, dip, spread

    Tag @lifeasastrawberry on Instagram to show us what you're cooking! Nutrition information is calculated per serving; it is approximate and will vary based on many factors.

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    1. Kyle

      January 11, 2023 at 2:02 pm

      I really like the feta. I might sometimes knock some peas off the crostini... still a great recipe!

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      • Team Life As A Strawberry

        January 12, 2023 at 1:54 pm

        We're so happy you liked the whipped feta!

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